Distant Journey (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1949, Distant Journey is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Alfréd Radok, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Prague, during World War II. Hana Kaufmann, a Jewish ophthalmologist, marries Dr. Antonín Bureš, a Christian man. When her family is sent to the Theresienstadt concentration camp, their romance turns into a struggle for survival.
Who’s in it. Distant Journey stars Blanka Waleská as Hana Kaufmannová, Otomar Krejča as Antonín Bureš, Zdeňka Baldová as Hedvika Kaufmannová and Viktor Očásek as Oskar Kaufmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Distant Journey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Distant Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Distant Journey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Distant Journey (1949)?
- In GB, Distant Journey is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Distant Journey worth watching?
- Distant Journey holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Distant Journey?
- Distant Journey stars Blanka Waleská, Otomar Krejča, Zdeňka Baldová, Viktor Očásek and Eduard Kohout.
- When was Distant Journey released?
- Distant Journey was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.